Leaving Care
Independent Living Assistance
CCAS Child and Youth Services staff provide a range of critical services and supports to help young people transition into independent living. The Society retains legal guardianship until 18 years of age and provides the following support:
- Monthly Financial Support
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits
- Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent (OCBe) Funding
- Referrals to community partner agencies for services, like: Youth in Transition Worker and PARC
- Be referred to the Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation for additional supports
- Education Support Workers, RESPs, Support with OSAP applications, and Scholarships
- CCAS Foundations Program
Stay Home For School
Youth 18 and older who reside in a caregiving/group home and need additional time to complete high school may be eligible to remain with their caregivers. Ontario has extended funding to caregivers to provide a stable home for these youth as they complete their education.
